Gallery: National Capital History Day

Sue McLean offered students a unique history workshop on fashion in the 19th century.

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Rob Baker of the Tragically Hip gave they keynote address.Jana Chytilova
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Students perform as part of the Drama category.Jana Chytilova
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Students who participated in the workshop on medieval combat were able to take part in a hands-on presentation of weapons and armour.Jana Chytilova
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Some of the judges for the Drama category, Amanda Baumgarten, Patrick Langston and Jim McNabb, prepare to evaluate entries.Jana Chytilova
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Judges' headquarters. Nearly 80 judges received an orientation session before interviewing student historians and evaluating their projects.Jana Chytilova
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History came to life — literally — as costumed interpreters roamed National Capital History Day.Jana Chytilova
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Rob Baker of the Tragically Hip gave they keynote address.Jana Chytilova
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Rob Baker of the Tragically Hip gave they keynote address.Jana Chytilova
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Rob Baker of the Tragically Hip gave they keynote address.Jana Chytilova
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Greg Wysynski, vice-principal at Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School, was the master of ceremonies for the awards ceremony.Jana Chytilova
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Diane Sovereign, Cultural Affairs Officer for the U.S. Embassy, spoke during the awards ceremony. The Fulbright Canada-U.S. Embassy in Ottawa Leadership Program provided funds to help start National Capital History Day.Jana Chytilova
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Trista Lynch-Black of TD Bank Group, a key sponsor of National Capital History Day, presents a prize to teacher Rachel Collishaw of Glebe Collegiate on behalf of one of her students. The Glebe team went on to win the top school award, an honour that came with a $1,000 cheque.Jana Chytilova
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Jim Watson opened the awards ceremony for National Capital History Day.Jana Chytilova
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Jim Watson opened the awards ceremony for National Capital History Day.Jana Chytilova
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Judges Nathalie Trépanier and Jessey Bird review their notes. The pair were among nearly 80 judges who volunteered their time to evaluate projects and provide feedback to students.Jana Chytilova
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Students take part in the "Rediscovering A Lost Martial Art Through Primary Sources" workshop, hosted by Ottawa Swordplay's Craig Shackleton. Shackleton was one of nine experts who participated in National Capital History Day to offer workshops to students while thir projects were being judged.Jana Chytilova
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Max Keeping checks out some of the projects in the Exhibit Hall.Jana Chytilova
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A student takes part in the workshop on combat systems in medieval Germany, hosted by Ottawa Swordplay instructor Craig Shackleton.Jana Chytilova
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Judges interview a student in the essay competition. All students, no matter which category they entered, were interviewed by judges and received written feedback about their projects.Jana Chytilova
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Jowi Taylor presented a history lesson as told through Voyageur, Canada's most famous guitar.Jana Chytilova
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Students were captivated by Rob Baker's keynote speech, which he followed up with a in-depth Q & A session.Jana Chytilova
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Rob Baker of the Tragically Hip presented the keynote address.Jana Chytilova
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The Exhibit Hall was a popular spot during National Capital History Day as students, teachers and judges had a chance to take in student research.Jana Chytilova
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Judges evaluate projects in the Exhibit category.Jana Chytilova
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Jim Watson opened the awards ceremony for National Capital History Day.Jana Chytilova
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Jim Watson opened the awards ceremony for National Capital History Day.Jana Chytilova
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Mayor Jim Watson opened National Capital History Day — and took a moment to chat with the Tragically Hip's Rob Baker.Jana Chytilova
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Several students had a chance to play Voyageur, the famous guitar that is the centrepiece of Jowi Taylor's Six String Nation Presentation.Jana Chytilova
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Musicians and historical interpreters from Upper Canada Village got the day started by serenading judges and engaging students.Jana Chytilova
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Mayor Jim Watson was on hand to open the awards ceremony.Jana Chytilova
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Sue McLean presented a workshop for students on history and fashion. McLean has been a re-enactor for more than 20 years and is a member of The Association of Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums.Jana Chytilova
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